'Noles, Gators back in spotlight

For first time in 12 years, FSU-UF game a top-10 matchup

12:35 AM,
Nov. 24, 2012

FSU running back Devonta Freeman gets surrounded by Gator defensive players in the first half of last year's game in Gainesville. The Seminoles won that game, 21-7, but they know they could have a tougher test today against a Florida squad that is ranked No. 4 by the BCS. mike ewen/democrat

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They have played in big games and rivalry games, but no player on either sideline has competed in anything quite like this.

When Florida State and Florida square off today at 3:30 p.m. in Doak Campbell Stadium, the Seminoles and Gators will be playing in the biggest rivalry game of their college careers. Not since 2000 have both teams been ranked in the top 10 nationally for their late-November showdown, but that will be the case today.